Support Worker - Matamata

IHC; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long service leave

Insurance benefits

Refer a friend bonus

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Certificate support for Level 2-4

Job summary

IDEA Services supports people with intellectual disabilities to live independently and be part of their communities. You will assist clients at home, managing risks and delivering person-centered care through night shifts.

Previous caregiving experience is preferred, but a flexible, open-minded attitude and good communication are valued. A full NZ driver’s licence and right to work in NZ are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in caregiving or personal care for adults.
• Calm nature and confidence with challenging behaviours.
• Full NZ driver's license and right to work in NZ.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with intellectual disabilities in their own homes.
• Manage risk and ensure safety during night shifts.
• Provide individual care and respond to needs as they arise.

Skills

Caregiving

Calm under pressure

Flexible shifts

Communication skills

Tech literacy

Driver's license

NZ work eligibility

Job description

• Permanent full time - includes weekends and sleepovers
• Availability to work alternate weekends is required
• Earn while you learn, gain nationally recognised qualifications!

Mō te tūnga | About the role

IDEA Services supports people with intellectual disabilities to enjoy great lives at home and as part of their community.You will be supporting people with intellectual disabilities living in their own homes to achieve their goals and aspirations.This is meaningful work where you can be creative and make every day interesting in ways that are important to others.

As a Support Worker you will be supporting clients with complex needs, managing risk, ensuring safety, and providing individual care throughout the night.Previous relevant experience is preferred, but more importantly, we are looking for someone with varied life experience and an open-minded attitude.

• Preferably previous experience in caregiving or providing personal care for adults.
• A calm nature and confidence to work with challenging behaviours.
• Availability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and sleepover shifts.
• Comfortable and proficient in using computers and tablets daily.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical fitness to provide necessary physical support.
• Full NZ driver's license.
• Full right to work in NZ required.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you?

• $24.68 - $30.13 per hour depending on relevant qualifications, with the ability to earn more as you gain qualifications.
• IDEA Services will support you towards completion of the Level 2, 3 and 4 Certificates in Health and Wellbeing qualifications.
• Generous long service leave entitlements plus insurance benefits after 2 years' service.
• 'Refer a friend' Bonus programme.
• FREEEmployee Assistance programme service anytime you need health and wellbeing support.

IDEA Services supports adults with intellectual disabilities to live in their own homes and enjoy life as part of their communities. We are New Zealand's largest provider of services to people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Our services are founded on IHC's utter commitment for people with intellectual disabilities to have a good life and to be valued contributors to and members of their own community.

Reference # 38462

Location(s) Hamilton

Expertise Healthcare